Augustus vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#409
Total SSA Count
787
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Auggie, Aug

Playground Safety Score

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Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,797
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Don Rank #1,797

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #1797 for Don.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

Don ___

  • Don James
  • Don Michael
  • Don Edward
  • Don Ray
  • Don Lee
  • Don Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Augustus

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If you choose Don

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Don more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Don at #1797 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Don mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Augustus and Don boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a boy name.

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